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Galatians Justified by Faith. Gal. 4:11-16 “Love Rules” September 9, 2012. Galatians Justified by Faith. Galatians 4:11-16 “I am afraid I may have labored over you
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Galatians Justified by Faith Gal. 4:11-16 “Love Rules” September 9, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith • Galatians 4:11-16 • “I am afraid I may have labored over you • in vain. Brothers, I entreat you, become as I am, • for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong. • You know it was because of a bodily ailment that I preached the gospel to you at first, and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not scorn or despise me, but received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus. What then has become of your blessedness? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have gouged out your eyes and given them to me. Have I then become your enemy by telling you the truth?“ Gal. 4:11-16 “LoveRules” September 9, 2012
Gal. 4:11-16 “Love Rules” September 9, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith The Battle for the souls of men... Gal. 4:11-16 “LoveRules” September 9, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith The Battle for the souls of men... LOVE HATE Gal. 4:11-16 “LoveRules” September 9, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith • This is not the first time Paul speaks about a physical ailment. • Gal. 6:17; 1 Cor2:3-5; II Cor. 10:10 • Satan’s purpose was obvious: to frustrate, to confuse, to quiet and ultimately cause anger with God. • And this is Satan’s purpose with YOU, too. • II Cor. 11:24-27; 12:7-9 Gal. 4:11-16 “LoveRules” September 9, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith • Love Rules. • But Satan hates. • Hebrews 2:14-15; 1 John 3:8; Col 2:13-15 Gal. 4:11-16 “LoveRules” September 9, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith Gal. 4:11-16 “LoveRules” September 9, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith • In this battle for life, how can I stay sane? • How do I keep from being frustrated, confused, quieted, and angry with God? • 1)Remain FREE: “For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (5:1) • 2) Do not use your freedom as an excuse for sin. • 3) Because you are loved by God, love one another. • Galatians 5:13 Gal. 4:11-16 “LoveRules” September 9, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith Gal. 4:11-16 “LoveRules” September 9, 2012